No See-um bites

[Miriam C.]

The "stop itch" stuff I read the ingredients on was ammonia Save some money. We used to use hair spray on chiggers but they changed hair spray so it doesn't work anymore.

[Kurt (Indiana)]

We've been using a 98% Aloe Vera Gel...it seems to be helping... Shades of Chicken Pox

SlyTerry

That's what I used too. It's seemes to be as good as anything else.
I haven't used any for a few days and I'm itching again.

[fireaunt]

we have chiggers aka red bugs -- oh how their bite itches - I use camphophenic (sp) but that just really keeps them from getting infected from the scratchin'. we used to have sulpher powder in an old sock and then you powdered your ankles with it. I think it worked and don't know why people don't do this - but I don't know where you get powdered sulpher

[SlyTerry]

Sly is using Aloe, I prefer alcohol and bleach. Alcohol for me and bleach for the bites

[mandy]

I have used hydrocortizone on big bites but I have used the clear Cala-dryl that works everytime. Its made by Benadryl and it is'nt as messy as the pink stuff. I have also used Solarcane on bites too. It's made for sun burn but it's good on bug bites. Good Luck

[S. Heisley]

Miriam C wrote:

The "stop itch" stuff I read the ingredients on was ammonia

I had forgotten about that! Yes, ammonia does work. Good one, Miriam!

[campadk]

On the bright side we didn't seem to have the black flies.

Here are my legs after one day back in May at Fish Creek...



Could have made a demo tape to show why I should be on the next 'Survivor'.

[Jiminsav]

those look like chiggers..no see um bites usually quit after a shower. try dabbing clear nail polish on the red bumps. thats a proven chigger cure.

[bc toys]

put bleach around your ankles or on the tops of your shoes they will stay away

[Wimperdink]

those look like chiggers..no see um bites usually quit after a shower. try dabbing clear nail polish on the red bumps. thats a proven chigger cure.

I second this motion completely.

[Geron]

Yep, Chiggers (Red Bugs we called'em when kids)

[Steve_Cox]

I found a pen, complete with the pocket clip and applicator tip that has 2% ammonia in it. It stops the itch on contact with almost any kind of insect, plant or marine sting. If it starts to itch again we just dab it again. Our pen always goes camping with us. $3.79 at Wal-greens.